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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who actually gets in a bread oven?
(a) A family of four.
(b) A young boy and his sister.
(c) A soldier.
(d) The baker.

2. What ruins can be seen today?
(a) The French fortifications around Almeida.
(b) The cathedral at Almeida.
(c) The fortifications on the Lines of Torres Vedras.
(d) Nothing is still there today.

3. How does Sharpe kill El Catolico?
(a) With a fire iron.
(b) By garroting him.
(c) With a rifle.
(d) By tricking him.

4. What does Teresa notice in Sharpe's pocket?
(a) A letter.
(b) A ring.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A locket.

5. Who does Sharpe think is on the roof?
(a) Moreno.
(b) Kearsey.
(c) Ramon.
(d) El Catolico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do they move Sharpe's company?

2. What are the hills to guard?

3. What does Sharpe saw off in the cathedral?

4. Who has been teaching Teresa how to use a saber?

5. Who are firing on the French?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why will the Lines of Torres Vedras stop the French?

2. Describe the interaction between Sharpe and Garrard.

3. What are the losses and who lives after the explosion?

4. What happens when Sharpe goes to the telegraph station and who is he with?

5. How is Sharpe faring with the wound he receives?

6. Why does Sharpe think there is no hope for his company and who saves them?

7. Describe the fight between Sharpe and El Catolico.

8. How does Sharpe shock both his men and the Partisans?

9. What is Sharpe's plan for blowing up Almeida?

10. What does Sharpe say to Hogan and what is Hogan's response?

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